About Patricia
Patricia Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas. She draws on two decades of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her style centers on practical, person-focused care.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Patricia uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with emotionally-focused approaches to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
How Patricia works
She often supports people managing parenting challenges, family problems, codependency, and the fallout from family of origin issues. Patricia also addresses career stress, bipolar disorder, anger, and self-esteem difficulties by helping clients break problems into manageable steps. Patricia brings both clinical training and life experience to sessions.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and combines that background with a calm, encouraging presence. She invites clients to draw on spiritual beliefs when that feels helpful. Her approach is collaborative.
She listens for what matters most, then suggests small, practical changes to try between sessions. Over time those steps are reviewed and adjusted to match the person’s goals and daily life.
Patricia lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Patricia works with
The areas below are the ones Patricia selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
How Patricia’s Approaches Work Online
Patricia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take action aligned with their values. This approach can support decisions about relationships, grief, and life changes.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and building trust so clients can explore their concerns at their own pace. That style suits people who want a supportive space to sort through family problems, parenting stress, or self-esteem issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia talks with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which techniques to try. She checks progress and adjusts the plan as needed so the therapy fits the person's daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and reading nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging let people send notes or work through things between scheduled meetings and offer flexibility for busy schedules or quick support during the week.
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